Tanjung Uban

1. Tanjung Uban (Pulau Buan) boarding, SW of S pier Pilot boards01°03.0′N 104°11.9′E

Size limits

Draught 16.5m, LOA 244.5m, Beam 44m, 105,426DWT .

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tidal streams: Along the heads of the jetties there is frequently an undercurrent extending 100m from the edge of the reef which sets in the opposite direction to the main stream for an hour or two before the turn of the stream as predicted. This undercurrent frequently affects deep draught vessels more than the surface stream, so that care in berthing is necessary. When the main stream is near its max rate, the stream for 100m off the jetty is considerably less than, and may vary in direction from, the main stream.

Tides: The tide is mixed, semi diurnal. The MHWS is 1.4m and at MHWN is 0.6m. LWS is 1.5m under MSL.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach from south: From S, vessels should approach the pilot station on the alignment of the leading lights situated on Pulau Tunjuk, passing clear of the dangerous wreck lying 0.6nm WSW of the S pier at Tanjung Uban.

Approach from north: From N, after passing E of Karang Galang (01°10'N 104°11'E), from which a light is exhibited, the track to the pilot station leads S on the leading line, passing W of Malangsenggara.

The port channel is approx 5nm long, 1nm wide, with a depth of 15.9m LWS. The port basin has a minimum depth of 11.0m LWS.

Tugs

Two small tugs are available.

Mooring

Vessels are only berthed between 0600-1800hrs LT.

Charts and publications

BA 3949, 3937. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised to agent and Port Authorities at, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

Incoming tankers should advise the Oil Harbour Terminal 72 hours and 48 hours before ETA. Further ETA message should be sent 24 and 6 hours in advance.

Communications

Radio: Coastal Radio Station: Tanjung Uban Radio Station, Callsign ''PKJ-7'' or ''PKJ-5''.

It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0001-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0001-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilots & Terminal: Ch 16, 06, 19, 10. Tankers approaching the Old Harbour/Terminal should make initial contact and keep a constant listening watch on Ch 16 for terminal instructions.

Documents

The agent will deliver the special forms onboard the vessel when alongside.

Health

Free pratique is granted on arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be renewed at the major ports.

Customs and immigration

Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Directorate of Marine Safety and Seafarers, Directorate General of Sea Communications.

Position: Director

Address: Karya Building, 12th Floor, JI Merdeka Barat 8, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia.

Tel: +62 21 350 5705.

Fax: +62 21 350 5705.

Mob: +62 811 960640.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

ISPS compliance: The US Coast Guard has determined (12/2012) that the Republic of Indonesia is now maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures in their ports. The Republic of Indonesia is removed from the list of the Countries Affected in paragraph B of the Port Security Advisory. Therefore, actions required in paragraphs C and D of this Port Security Advisory are no longer required for vessels that arrive in the United States after visiting ports in the Republic of Indonesia.

In a further effort to combat piracy, the Indonesian Government are allocating Piracy Anchor Safe Zones within some of their ports. These will be patrolled by the Indonesian Marine Police. Individual Port Authorities should be contacted about the latest information concerning these.

Repairs

The nearest facility is available in the island at (1.055N, 104.224E).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available with advanced notice.

Bunkers: Available with advanced notice.

Stores: Available with advanced notice.

Medical

Limited medical assistance available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Pulau Bintan (8km). Singapore (45km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Tanjung Uban is situated on the W coast of Bintan Island at the N end of Selat Riau.

The port

The port is primarily an oil terminal for transhipping oil owned by PT Stanvac Indonesia and operated by Pertamina. It is frequently visited by large and small LPG carriers and products tankers. The port is classified as an agency branch of Tanjung Pinang and is open to international trade.

Traffic

Approx 750,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tanjung Uban?

The pilot boards at Tanjung Uban (Pulau Buan) boarding, SW of S pier, 01°03.0′N 104°11.9′E.

What time zone is Tanjung Uban in?

Local time at Tanjung Uban is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Tanjung Uban?

The deepest berth listed is at Pertamina Terminal: 16.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tanjung Uban?

1025.

Which load line zone is Tanjung Uban in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tanjung Uban?

Port State Control at Tanjung Uban: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Uban?

The UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Uban is IDITN.

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